Events
DeSoto County Pioneer Day Festival
DeSoto Veterans Park State Road 70 just west of Arcadia
March 15, 09:00:00 AM — 05:00:00 PM
Enjoy a day of fun and celebrate the pioneer history of DeSoto county. FPAN will be on hand with displays and activities all about archaeology in our area. Pioneer Day offers family fun of all kinds. Special and traditional Florida foods--such as swamp cabbage and strawberry shortcake--are available. A “Discover History” hands-on area is FREE for children and includes old-fashioned toys and games, cane pole fishin’, washing with a a scrub board and wash pot, a pitcher pump, writing with a dip pen, orange juicin’, and more. Demonstrators show off their skills in basket-weaving, black-smithing, butter-churning, candledipping, quilting, soap-making, spinning, woodworking, and other crafts. Clubs, churches, and other organizations display their history. The Suncoast Dulcimers--a hammered dulcimer group; the Fiddle Crabs--an old-time string band; Barney and Penny Meese; and Lee James entertain along with legendary characters Arcadia Albritton Coker and James Mitchell “Acrefoot” Johnson--plus a frontier shoot-out at noon. Animals, antique engines, vintage automobiles, a classic fire truck, Florida authors and artists--all showcase Florida’s unique heritage and history.
Emerald Coast Archaeology Society Demonstration Dig
Downtown Fort Walton Beach 126 Highway 98 West
March 15, 09:00:00 AM — 03:00:00 PM
See archaeologists at work.rnECAS will hold a demonstration dig on the Shangri La property in downtown Fort Walton Beach. It is just east of the Temple Mound Museum on the south side of Hwy 98.rnVisitors are welcome to observe the dig and see the artifacts as they are screened and displayed in levels.rnThe 2014 Florida Archaeology Month Posters will be available as well as information about ECAS and the Temple Mound and Museums at Heritage Park and Cultural Center.
Introduction to Archaeology for Kids Presentation and Activity
Bay County Public Library 898 West 11th Street
March 15, 10:00:00 AM — 11:30:00 AM
What do archaeologists do, exactly? If dinosaurs and rocks come to mind, this is the presentation for you! Learn about the science of archaeology, its role as part of the field of anthropology, where archaeologists work, and how they discover and protect our cultural heritage. Appropriate for all ages, this fun and informative show sets the stage for understanding how archaeology preserves our past for the present and future. Also, stay after the presentation for our \"Make a Pendant\" activity! Children under the age of 12 must have parent or guardian supervision at all times.
Calusa Heritage Day
Randell Research Center 13810 Waterfront Drive
March 15, 10:00:00 AM — 04:00:00 PM
Admission: $5 per person, Children & RRC Members FreeThis wonderful annual event highlights all things Calusa. See artists, authors, and replicators. Take a boat tour or try your hand at the atlatl! Speakers will include Dr. Victor Thompson, an archaeologist who specializes in the study of socio-political complexity and the historical ecology of wetland and coastal environments in the American Southeast. He will present \"Crafting the Ancient Landscapes of Florida and Beyond.\"
Archaeology Day at the Deering Estate
Deering Estate at Cutler 16701 SW 72 Avenue
March 15, 10:00:00 AM — 04:00:00 PM
In celebration of Florida Archaeology Month, the Deering Estate at Cutler will host its 2014 Archaeology Day on Saturday, March 15th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Activities and programs for the entire family include educational activities, expert lectures and walking tours of the Estate’s unique natural areas. The event is free with regular admission - $12 for adults and $7 for children (ages 4-14). rnrnFlorida\\\'s diverse history and prehistory stretches back over 12,000 years. Every March, statewide programs and events celebrating Florida Archaeology Month are designed to encourage Floridians and visitors to learn more about the archaeology and history of the state, and to preserve these important parts of Florida\\\'s rich cultural heritage. Florida Archaeology Month 2014 explores Florida\\\'s first people, the Paleo Indians.rnrnThis year’s Archaeology Day at the Deering Estate celebrates “Remnants of the Past.” This family event has something for everyone; Join us for our morning symposium, our afternoon walk, and activities in our Living Classroom! rnrnProgram schedule for the 2014 Archaeology Day at the Deering Estate at Cutler: rnrn10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Symposium rnThe symposium is a great opportunity for young professionals, students and interested individuals to discuss South Florida sites and World Heritage sites with a panel of professionals.rnrn11:00 am & 2:
Visualizing The Unseen: Geophysical Approaches in Archaeology
Martin County Environmental Center 2900 NE Indian River Dr, Jensen Beach
March 15, 10:30:00 AM — 11:30:00 PM
The Southeast Florida Archaeological Society is a chapter of the statewide Florida Anthropological Society. Join them for their monthly meeting in March which will feature FPAN\\\'s Kevin Gidusko as he presents, \\\"Visualizing the Unseen: Advances in Archaeological Technology.\\\" All meetings are free and open to the public with no need to rsvp.
Our Past and Present: Archaeology at Manatee Mineral Spring
Manatee Mineral Spring 13122ndAve.East
March 15, 10:30:00 AM — 12:00:00 PM
Join Professor Uzi Baram of New College of Florida and Time SiftersrnArchaeology Society at Manatee Mineral Spring for a special tour ofrnReflections of Manatee’s “History Flows from this Spring” interpretiverntrail. Dr. Baram will lead a dynamic tour and interactive discussionrnof the historical events which took place around the spring.rnArchaeology has revealed a rich heritage of many histories, coveringrnthousands of years. Handicap facilities available on site. Free
Native Americans In Tampa Bay, The Way They Worked
Palm Harbor Library 2330 Nebraska Ave Palm Harbor, FL 34683
March 15, 10:30:00 AM — 12:00:00 PM
All are welcome to this presentation to learn more about shell tools, middens, hand-hewn canoes and how the people native to Pinellas Peninsula utilized existing resources in order to live in their Florida habitat. This program is made possible with funding from the Florida Humanities Council. It is hosted by the Palm Harbor Historical Society at the Palm Harbor Library.
Exploring Ancient Florida lecture
Orlando Science Center 777 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803
March 15, 11:00:00 AM — 12:00:00 PM
Millions of years ago, the peninsula that would become Florida broke from the west coast of Africa. Since then, its landscape has gone from an African-like savannah to a tropical paradise. Ancient mega-fauna that once roamed the forests and grasslands disappeared as humans arrived. Come see what Florida was like for the earliest Native Americans.
The Maple Leaf Excavations
Room 1205, Building 51 at the University of North Florida 1 University of N Florida Drive
March 15, 12:00:00 PM — 01:00:00 PM
The Civil War troop transport Maple Leaf sank in the St. Johns River on April 1, 1864 when it struck a Confederate mine. Dr. Keith Holland and other amateur historians located the wreck in 1984. After forming the St. Johns Archaeological Expeditions, Inc., they excavated the site and recovered a large amount of material culture that revealed what life was like at the time. It has been called \"the most important repository of Civil War artifacts ever found . . . . \" Dr. Holland will present a lecture about the excavation at the March 15 meeting of the Archaeological Institute of America--Jacksonville Society. Parking is free and the faculty/staff/vendor spaces are available to everyone
Location and Excavation of the Civil War Shipwreck Maple Leaf
Room 1205, Building 51 at the University of North Florida 1 UNF Drive
March 15, 12:00:00 PM — 01:00:00 PM
Dr. Keith Holland will discuss the process used to locate the Civil War shipwreck Maple Leaf in the St. Johns River. He will also discuss the extraordinary number of artifacts recovered from the wreck and the information these artifacts reveal about the time period.
Update on Archaeology of Cedar Keys Nat\'l Wildlife Refuge
Community Center 809 - 6th St
March 15, 01:00:00 PM — 02:20:00 PM
Dr Kenneth Sassaman of the University of Florida Department of Anthropology and his team of graduate students will disclose their latest findings from within the Cedar Keys and Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuges. Mound complexes, caches of soapstone pottery, cooking stones traded from Georgia are just some of the topics to be covered. Join us for this free thrilling presentation .
Prehistoric Pottery Making
Bartram Trail Branch Library 60 Davis Pond Blvd.
March 15, 02:00:00 PM — 03:00:00 PM
During St. John\'s County Spring Break week, FPAN will present how Native American\'s created and decorated their pottery, through fun hands-on activities! Perfect for the kids. Contact Ryan Harke at 904-669-3800 or Rharke@Flagler.edu